Massachusetts Militia Waist Belt Plate for the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Regiment / SOLD
A very fine example of a rare Civil War period Massachusetts Militia waist belt plate for the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Regiment. O'Donnell/Campbell plate #841. Plate dates about 1859-1865 and measures approximately 55mm x 86mm. Plate has a small tongue indicative of an early example. Gilded brass finish with nearly all of the gilded finish remaining.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts is the oldest chartered military organization in North America and the third oldest chartered military organization in the world. Its charter was granted in March 1638 by the Great and General Court of Massachusetts Bay and signed by Governor John Winthrop as a volunteer militia company to train officers enrolled in the local militia companies across Massachusetts.
Comes housed in 5 inch x 6 inch riker display case with blue velvet backing and descriptive card.
Inventory Number: BEL 329 / SOLD